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You can sort of do this without scripting using custom F10 radio or triggerzone. When the F10 JAMMING is set to ON, display a JAMMER ON radio message. Set the SAM launcher vehicle AI to OFF. As an alternative you can create a triggerzone around the SAM and when the Jamming aircraft enters the zone then the vehicle AI will be set to OFF. You can also make it so that the SAM radar turns off and try to hide by using missile detected in zone. Just create a trigger zone around the SAM area and if missile is detected in zone - AI OFF if not - AI ON It is possible to create a lot of stuff in the ME without using scripts :)

After further testing, the drifting C701 was caused by jitter and dust on my HOTAS slew sensor. Hardware issue. Problem solved.

So where are we with the Viggen relase? Exterior sounds, new textures... ? Any plans to investigate the FM/Drag? Might be wrong here, but it seems like the Viggen has a bunch of drag-related issues to be sorted out. Quite "dense" to fly According to at least one IRL Viggen pilot the DCS version needs afterburner flying with bombs, something that was not needed IRL. Flying without stores - going out AF is like stepping on a brake.

It is pretty bad that even some of the basic stuff like HUD symbology (that are displayed in front of you on every flight) is missing, wrong or not working correctly. The audio popping (looping) issues also give it a sloppy representation. Has not been fixed since release and I cannot understand why. Sidearm? I understand if all modes or functions are implemented yet, but what is in should match documentation. Comparing with EA modules from Eagle Dynamics or Heatblur, their research and implementation is on point. I understand if EA takes a long time, but what is implemented should be as accurate as possible. Small details count. And while Im a fan of the M-2000C another Razbam product, it also had major accuracy issues. Thats why we got the Mid-Life Overhaul after input from the AdA. HOTAS and systems. The difference is night and day. What did I fly before the overhaul? Anyways, I hope that Razbam ups their quality level. Harrier is a fun and popular module but needs a lot of further development and polish to be what I expect from a DCS module.

C701 I have seen several tutorial videos and read documentation but Im still having issues. in SP mode the 701 is ”wandering” around. The crosshair moves around and is not stabilized on screen. Very difficult to slew adjust and get a lock as the crosshair slowly moves accross the screen. in SLAV mode it is till difficult to get the 701 seeker pointed at the target, even if I have a SPI set. Not as easy as working with the Maverick on Harrier or A-10C.. What am I missing?

There has been several discussions about Iran version of F-14. With the soon to be released F-14A, just wondering if anything has been confirmed in that regard? Livery, possible changes to cockpit/systems or "experimental" weapons like Fakour-90 or possibly russsian missiles such as R-73. I understand that this might not be a priority, just wondering as I find it very interesting. It adds for a lethal Redfor threat and fits really well with the Persian Gulf map :)

Great news :) I guess this info on ASP is already avalible. But in case it is not: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4523528&postcount=1212

Here is some info on the lasing vehicle: https://en.topwar.ru/31637-na-pomosch-letchikam-boevye-mashiny-aviacionnyh-navodchikov.html

https://topwar.ru/31637-na-pomosch-letchikam-boevye-mashiny-aviacionnyh-navodchikov.html

It is from this book: https://www.amazon.com/25-Frogfoot-Units-Combat-Aircraft/dp/1472805674 There is more info on the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of laser guided munitions used from Su-25 in the book. However, I just found that Su-25 Ground Designation is a hot topic on the Russian Forums. It does not seem Like something that was widely used.

Lasers might be better these days but during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, the Su-25 mostly used the sight in manual mode. The laser was found to be too inacurrate for precision strikes. At least over that kind of terrain. One particular Su-25 jet became the ”go to” striker as they fine-tuned the laser and sight on that jet. Another thing the Soviets did was to mount a laser (from a damaged Su-25) onto a BOMAN vehicle. With help of a machinegun sight the BTR-80 would roll up as close as possible to the target and lase from the ground for Su-25’s.

MiG-29 A/B can carry and shoot R-60. There is a documentary about F/A-18 vs MiG-29, and the pilot clearly shows R-60 as part of the armament. @ 8:50 the pilot talks about the ”older” IR missile. Also

F-104 is an instant buy for me!

I have noticed the high AoA issues. Something feels a bit wonky about that. In certain situations I can pull full backstick and pretty much "brake" in mid air. It loves to go fast, but is difficult to handle at speed. Diving on a bandit, even with throttle to idle, can be a deadly trap. I don't know how much the AoA issues come into play here, but it is easy to get into a dive you cannot recover in time from. MiG-21 habits are hard to break... Gonna try your tip and keep it close to 800km/h. And avoid fights in the vertical and ease up on the stick. For the gunsight do you use the gyro or radar at all? I have tried it a few times, but it seems like it is better suited for bombers or transports. The sight on the Tiger II seems a bit better in that regard.

Thanks for the information Hiromachi :) It's just frustrating with such a bug on a great module like DCS: MiG-21bis. Over six years old now and still one of the best. Hope that a solution can be found.

This issue was first reported in late March. That is a long time for a major bug. A lot of players have Nvidia cards and they like to be able to use radar without FPS dropping to an unplayable state. It has to be fixed and resolved. @Hiromachi, what is the latest word on this? If ED is working on a solution, maybe @NineLine can give some info on what is being done about this issue?

I have been flying the MiG-19P quite a bit on the JUST DOGFIGHT multiplayer server. How do I fly the jet to it’s strenghts? I find it difficult to handle and sluggish both in the vertical and in a turnfight. I know the MiG-19P is the heavy model, but I cannot understand the reputation that MiG-19 is a good dogfighter. What am I missing? :huh:

I do not work for ED :megalol: It should be included and working with the L39ZA. No additional cost. Just like it works for both versions C-101 and C-101CC. DCS is a military sim, but I do understand the reason why they placed it that way on the L-39C. What they need to do is integrate it properly with the ZA version (w. gunsight) as it makes more sense in every way to use that version for weapons training and light attack.

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How about making sure that a small number of fixes and updates are in by the end of the month for every "legacy" module? That way all modules are kept in good condition all year round :) That should be doable unless the staff is overextended. I get that there is a lot going on, but legacy or not these modules are still being sold att full price and should be supported as much as a newer module. I would not be happy to wait 12 months for F-5E fixes because it is not "legacy module of the month" for another year... :cry: I do like to see a "legacy of the month" module, but it should be a complement to the fixes. A new trailer, raise awareness of the module for prospective buyers and at the same time offer something a bit bigger update-wise. Maybe a texture overhaul or new sounds etc.

Who will take one for the team and subtitle this 2h+ interview? :D

F/A-18C is very good. Most detailed in DCS? It's in the top for sure but I don't know... One of the biggest gripes I still have with the Hornet is the reverse ground effect. It is flight model error. Flying extremely low you will get sucked into the ground. From what I understand this effect came about as a fix so that the Hornet wont slide around on the carrier deck. But very annoying when flying. Especially "Viggen type" missions in the weeds.

And why not? It was a good performing fighter for it's time. You also have to account pilot training, logistics, GCI support etc. So maybe the "complete package" made sense to use it a bit out of it's element. The AdA also had confidence against the type of threats that was out there. It's hard to judge that decision without seeing the bigger picture. Also, as jojo wrote. That was what they had to work with :)

It is more common for GA that the Garmin GPS unit is placed at the current position. Probably as it does not obstruct view and it is a rather clunky piece of kit. Not small like a car GPS. BUT I think it should be added to L-39ZA the same same way as C-101CC :) Makes sense. GPS with no gunsight L-39C, GPS with gunsight L-39ZA

Current GPS placement on L-39C makes sense if you look at videos of GA flying. More options would be nice, but there is a reason behind why it is placed like it is.